HACKINTOSH.ORG | Macintosh discussion forums

Macintosh News => Apple News => Topic started by: HCK on January 23, 2014, 02:00:24 pm



Title: Bitcoin's Popularity Attracts Malware Writers
Post by: HCK on January 23, 2014, 02:00:24 pm
Bitcoin's Popularity Attracts Malware Writers

Most folks know the value of money, but few know the latest value of a Bitcoin, a virtual currency prone to wide price swings. Those swings haven't deterred those on the digital leading edge from speculating in the currency -- or bad app writers from plotting ways to steal it. "Bitcoins -- and indeed any digital property of any value -- will be a theft target," said Bitcoin developer Jeff Garzik.

Source: Bitcoin's Popularity Attracts Malware Writers (http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/79836.html)